Will Lifta be saved from Israeli plans to turn it into luxury condos?
12 May 2011
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12 May 2011
Read more about Will Lifta be saved from Israeli plans to turn it into luxury condos?
12 May 2011
If a Palestinian “state” ever comes into existence, what kind of “state” will it be? Here’s a clue: it will be a state, governed by, of and for rich and powerful businessmen. Read more about The PA and the privatization of Palestine
11 May 2011
An Israeli legal advisor has admitted that the state stripped residency rights from more than 140,000 Palestinians between 1967-1994, the Israeli daily Haaretz reported today. Read more about Policy that cleansed 140,000 Palestinians from W. Bank still imposed on Jerusalemites
Cairo 11 May 2011
Following the February ouster of Egypt’s longstanding President Hosni Mubarak, calls have been circulating in Egypt and throughout the region for a “Third Intifada” to begin 15 May. Read more about Activists preparing for "third intifada"
11 May 2011
Asa Winstanley reviews Mazin Qumsiyeh’s new book on the long history of Palestinian popular struggle, Popular Resistance in Palestine: a History of Hope and Empowerment. Read more about Book review: Popular resistance, popular history
11 May 2011
The Stolen Beauty campaign focusing on a boycott of Ahava cosmetics, which are illegally manufactured in the occupied West Bank using Palestinian natural resources, has launched a culture jamming initiative currently underway on Twitter: Read more about AHAVA promotional campaign on Twitter jammed with BDS messaging
11 May 2011
Students in Chicago campaigning to boycott Sabra brand hummus have put out a short and sweet video with a strong boycott message. Here’s the statement accompanying the video: Read more about Video: Chicago students say "Why we refuse to buy Sabra hummus"
10 May 2011
As plans to demolish a Palestinian Bedouin village to make way for a new, Jewish-only town move forward in the Negev desert, the Bedouin residents have submitted a motion for the right to appeal to the Israeli high court. Read more about Unrecognized village residents fight demolition plans
10 May 2011
Read more about James Longley's brilliant documentary "Gaza Strip" now free online
Ramallah 10 May 2011
Hamas supporters took the streets of Ramallah last week for the first time in four years to celebrate the recently-signed national reconciliation agreement. Not everyone is unreservedly euphoric over the pact, however. Read more about In West Bank, tentative steps toward unity